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Correo Electrónico
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Raciónes: 6
Ingredientes
- Next add 48oz chicken broth…
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 large shallot or 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- salt and pepper
- 48oz chicken broth*
- 24oz good-quality marinara sauce
- 3/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (3/4oz package basil)
- 16oz fresh or frozen cheese tortellini (could also use mini ravioli)
View Full Recipe at Iowa Girl Eats
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 310g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 284 | |
| Calories from Fat 85 | 30% |
| Total Fat 9.55g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 5.22g | 21% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium 646mg | 27% |
| Potassium 261mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 36.92g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 8% |
| Sugars 0.74g | 0% |
| Protein 12.66g | 20% |
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